What is the influence of Himalayas on Indian climate and agriculture and importance of Himalayas in promoting agriculture?
The water from these rivers irrigates the agricultural lands. Rains The Himalayas block the rain-bearing monsoon winds from reaching Asia, causing them to fall in India. In India, monsoons are the primary source of water for irrigation. In many parts of India, its failure results in drought and starvation. In addition to providing surface and groundwater, the Himalayan mountain system provides huge inputs to agriculture through regulating micro-climates as well as wind and monsoon circulation, and by supporting river and wetland ecosystems in South Asia.
The Himalayan mountain system provides huge inputs to agriculture through regulating micro-climates as well as wind and monsoon circulation, and by supporting river and wetland ecosystems in South Asia. The agricultural lands are irrigated by the water of these rivers. The Himalayas prevent the rain-bearing monsoon winds from escaping to Asia continent by obstructing its path and forcing them to rain in India. Monsoons are the main source of water/irrigation in India. The Himalayas act as a huge reservoir of water for the north Indian rivers. All these perennial rivers are the lifeline of north India and are suitable for the construction of multipurpose projects which strengthens Indian agriculture. The great plain of north India has been described as a gift from the Himalayas. The fertile soils brought about by the Himalayas have promoted agriculture in the plains. Several crops are grown and, in turn, provided food for the farmers. The water from these rivers irrigates the agricultural lands and rains the Himalayas block the rain-bearing monsoon winds from reaching Asia, causing them to fall in India. In India, monsoons are the primary source of water for irrigation. In many parts of India, its failure results in drought and starvation. The Himalayas also act as a barrier to the monsoon winds coming from seas. Hence, they are an important cause of rainfall in India. They help in maintaining both the elements of climate, i.e. temperature and rainfall. The Himalayas prevent the cold winds from Central Asia from entering the subcontinent. It is because of these mountains that this subcontinent experiences comparatively milder winters as compared to Central Asia. The Himalayas save our country from the cold and dry winds of Central Asia. They also prevent the monsoon winds of the Indian Ocean from crossing over to Northern countries and cause heavy rainfall in Northern India. Many rivers have their sources in the Himalayan ranges. The Himalayan slopes have dense forests. The Himalayas are the birth places of so many perennial rivers. These rivers deposit alluvial soil and make the Northern plain fertile and suitable for agriculture. The mountains are favorable for growing fruits and vegetables. Hence, the Himalayas have significance influence on the Indian Agriculture.
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